Review the Standard and add to the list of evidence suggestions from course assignments, practicum experience/documents or other sources.
What evidence examples can you suggest that relate to the Standard and demonstrate competence with this aspect of teaching? Please provide at least 3 suggestions below without duplicating entries.

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Standard 3 – Educators understand and apply knowledge of student growth and development:

  • demonstrates knowledge about how children develop as learners and as social beings

  • demonstrates an understanding of individual learning differences and special needs

  • uses this knowledge to make decisions about curriculum, instruction, assessment and classroom management

  • demonstrates the understanding of child development and relevant learning theories in lesson planning which include age-appropriate and engaging activities

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Add to the listing here (just a short caption please.) Include your name following your 3 suggestions.

Example

  • Management Plan (Mary O)
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  1. PEP's (Personalized Education Plans)
  2. Learning cycles (6 or 8 week cycle), with Sparks interviews
  3. Adventure Theory (SAMANTHA GARSTANG)
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  1. individual learner evaluation (PLA)
  2. lesson plans from previous practicum that show adaptations, classroom management, and age-appropriate activities
  3. practicum observations notes and discussions with sponsor teacher (about lower level learners, students' needs, students who go to learning assistance, etc) [AYLA]

- Theory of Child Development Paper
- Any past psychology history (For example: BA in Psychology)
- PLA
(Kathleen G.)

1) Multiple Intelligences - diversifying your lessons to teach to different learning styles
2) Pre-Learning assessment - Ex: KWL chart, which would guide decisions about curriculum content
3) Planning lessons in a sequence - building on prior knowledge
(Kelsi Fair)

1. Personal Inquiry project on brain breaks to help students pay attention and stay energized
2. Example of student reflection journals as a way to communicate with teacher
3. Any piece of formative assessment supporting student growth
(Reuben Le Friesen )

1. Presentation notes/PPT from a class presentation on needs in the classroom (dyslexia, autism etc.)
2. Three-Way Conference report that highlights knowledge of learners in the class
3. Student comments/reflections on a particular engaging activity that you facilitated
(Pearlanne Gray)